1To George Washington from William Graves, 28 August 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have the honor to address you on the Subject of an Appointment, under the Government of the united States. Previous to it I wish to make you Acquainted in what Capacity I have Acted under the State Government. I had an Appointment of Searcher at the port of Norfolk the year 1786 in which capacity I was continued till August 1789 and I flatter myself, I have executed the duties of it with...
2To George Washington from William Graves, 3 March 1790 (Washington Papers)
I now beg the liberty of addressing you on the Subject of an appointment under the General Government, I was a Soldier in the late Amarican Armey as Soon as I was capable of bearing armes & continued untill the peace was Established, after that I was appointed by the Executive of Virginia, Searcher for the Port of Norfolk, and continued in the Execution of that office untill the General...